practical

adjective
UK: /ˈpræktɪkəl/
US: /ˈpræktɪkəl/

  1. Relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination.

    1. That sounds practical to me, use this way! [ ] [ ]
    2. We need a practical solution to this problem to be fast. [ ] [ ]

  2. Useful or suitable.

    1. This bag is practical for carrying books. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her suggestion seemed the most practical under the circumstances. [ ] [ ]

  3. A practical person is good at dealing with real problems and situations.

    1. She's a practical woman and knows how to manage time. [ ] [ ]
    2. My mom is a practical person who always finds the best solution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pragmatic sensible efficient useful realistic
practical noun

  1. A test or exam that involves actually doing something, rather than just writing about it.

    1. I have a practical tomorrow, so I must study hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The practical component of the course was really challenging. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "practical" in English means: Relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination., Useful or suitable., A practical person is good at dealing with real problems and situations..

The phonetic transcription of "practical" is /ˈpræktɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈpræktɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "practical": pragmatic, sensible, efficient, useful, realistic.

Example usage of "practical": "That sounds practical to me, use this way!". More examples on the page.